first timer hey craig. it is my first time buying a lens and i am wondering what to buy. i have a canon rebel ti. i was looking through your forum and thought that your lens would be great in adding flavor to my photos. i am a student that is taking photography in high scool and i am thinking serious about photography.what do you think? should i buy it or start with a regular lens for now???http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,188#msg-188
Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:21:41 -0700Phorum 5.2.8http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,193#msg-193Re: first timerhttp://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,193#msg-193
Do you already have a lens for your camera and are wanting another?

I suggest you not buy a Lensbaby as your main lens.

It totally depends on your style how much you might use a Lensbaby. If you are shooting fine art images exclusively and the Lensbaby turns out to be compatible with how you see the world you may use it all the time.

Most photographers, including myself, use it as a tool to have on hand when the subject matter screams "Shoot me with your Lensbaby!"

Training yourself to hear the screams is the key and will come with time.

Have a beautiful day.

-Craig

]]>CraigGeneral DiscussionWed, 12 May 2004 16:40:29 -0700http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,192#msg-192Re: first timerhttp://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,192#msg-192
photoboyGeneral DiscussionWed, 12 May 2004 16:35:37 -0700http://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,189#msg-189Re: first timerhttp://lensbaby.com/forum/read.php?1,188,189#msg-189
The Lens Baby is a very nice speciality lens, but I wouldn't recommend using it for _every_ photo.
A nice -regular- 50mm lens is a good starting point.